How to pronounce hussy
Say it like HUHS-ee. Hussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
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- HUHS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hussy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hussy
American and British speakers say hussy in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌsi/ in the US and /ˈhʌsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHS-ee.
What does hussy mean?
- a woman adulterer
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hussy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hussy.
Questions about saying hussy
How do you pronounce hussy?
Say HUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌsi/. In British English it is /ˈhʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hussy?
Hussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hussy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌsi/ and the British form is /ˈhʌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.